National Newspaper Week
Flagg Mountain has great value
I am not sure if everyone, or anyone, in Coosa County appreciates the gem we have on Flagg Mountain. Its value is the strength of forming partnerships and drawing people together. The Alabama Forestry Commission owns the property. The Alabama Trails Foundation wants to use the tower as a museum and interpretive center. And…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Ja’von Thomas-Peterson
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Athlete of the Week Ja’von Thomas-Peterson from Central High School in Coosa County. Ja’von racked up seven tackles, 125 rushing yards and 60 passing yards. Congrats! Go Cougars! Pictured with Ja’von are Rockford Market Manager Suzanne Scott and Head Coach Daniel Flowers.
Read MoreObituaries
Emogene Austin Funeral service for Ms. Emogene Austin, 98, of Rockford, was Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Rockford Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller officiated. Burial followed in the Rockford City Cemetery. Emogene Austin, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at the age of 98 in Goodwater. Born…
Read MoreAmazing Grace
This church is 115 years old. It’s small. Impossibly small, only able to fit 25 people – 30 people if they are scrawny. The church is nestled in Appalachia, and looks like a postcard. The first thing you notice about the building is that it’s all wood. Spruce. Oak. Walnut. Which is unique in…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces launch of CHOOSE Act website, education service providers application now open
Education savings account program gearing up to support Alabama families for 2025-2026 school year Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) now has a website where education service providers (ESPs) and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for…
Read MoreRaelee Beth Johnson crowned Little Miss S.A.Y. Rodeo Princess
Central Elementary first grader Raelee Beth Johnson was recently crowned Little Miss Southern Association Youth (S.A.Y.) Rodeo Princess after a two-day pageant. She had to compete in horsemanship, personal interview, modeling, answer an impromptu question, and give a speech. Raelee Beth has been competing with the association since she was 2 years old. She competes…
Read MoreThis is my story
Editorial by Christa Jennings It is one of my favorite weeks, professionally speaking – National Newspaper Week! The theme this year is “Telling our Stories,” with journalists being encouraged to share their stories of what led them to this profession and the stories that define and inspire us, as well as keep us committed…
Read MoreScience Fair
The Central High School Coosa County Science Fair was held on Tuesday, October 8, in the on-campus gym. There were 201 projects this year. The students did an outstanding job of performing experiments using the scientific method. Their project boards were creative and informative. All students presented their projects to their classmates during their…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
CLASSIFIEDS: SERVICES SELLING a RV, Tractor or Golf Cart? ADVERTISE STATEWIDE or by region in over 100 Newspapers, reaching over 1 million readers each week! Run your ad in our Classified Network for just $210 per week! Make one call to this newspaper (participating Ala-SCAN newspaper) or call 1-800-264-7043 to find out how…
Read More